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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Alex Spanos dons his patented purple polo.

Football: Northwestern promotes Alex Spanos to director of sports performance for football

February 7, 2024

After parting ways with former director of sports performance for football Jay Hooten, Northwestern head coach David Braun is expected to promote Alex Spanos to fill the vacancy, The Inside Zone’s Matt...

Northwestern head coach David Braun claps on the sideline against Wisconsin. It has been reported Braun made his first imprint on next season’s coaching staff after the team’s bowl victory over Utah.

Football: Northwestern parts ways with Bajakian, Genyk, Hooten

December 28, 2023

Five days after nabbing a Las Vegas Bowl victory over Utah, head coach David Braun has reportedly relieved offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian, special teams coordinator and tight ends coach Jeff Genyk...

Player in black uniform prepares to block a defender.

Football: Junior left tackle Peter Skoronski declares for NFL Draft

December 16, 2022

Northwestern junior left tackle Peter Skoronski will forgo his senior season to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft, he announced on Twitter Friday morning.  “It was not an easy decision to leave Northwestern...

Players in black uniforms and black helmets stretch on a football field sideline.

Football: “Iron sharpening iron”: How competition between Adetomiwa Adebawore and Peter Skoronski has strengthened the Wildcats’ culture

October 19, 2022

Northwestern Director of Football Performance Jay Hooten needed someone to change the Wildcats’ culture in the weight room, but he knew the driving force couldn’t be a coach. NU had just completed...

Junior Matt Frazier and senior Brandon Vitabile prepare for the snap. Strength and conditioning is of extra importance to Northwestern’s undersized offensive line.

Football: Out of sight, Hooten transforms the Wildcats’ roster

April 21, 2015

Football Jay Hooten is the man behind the scenes. The director of football performance isn’t easy to spot on the sideline because he does most of his work off the field. He’s in charge of overseeing...

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